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Provider educational webinars Access all provider webinars for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Healthcare Solutions (Anthem) at one convenient link: https://bit.ly/3OKAVqj. Enjoy informative webinars designed specifically for network providers, coders, billers, and office staff. A variety of helpful and educational topics relating to coding and documentation, claims and billing issues, member care, HEDIS® quality measures, and more are available.	N/A	Behavioral Health	May 13, 2022
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Request referrals for Empire Individual Network Plan through Interactive Care Reviewer	Digital Tools Test 2 - Word Count Limit is 65 - Digital Tools - CO	Administrative	May 18, 2021
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COVID-19 Update: Guidance for telehealth/telephonic care for Behavioral Health services (Updated May 11, 2020) 2 For the latest COVID-19 information, please check Provider News often.	COVID-19 Information - Colorado	Policy Updates	May 18, 2020
Information from Anthem for Care Providers about COVID-19 3	COVID-19 Information - Colorado	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	May 18, 2020
Anthem to host webinar for network providers on SBA loans and other federal relief programs in response to COVID-19 4 We are committed to helping care providers learn how you can secure resources to support yourselves and your business during the COVID-19 crisis. As previously communicated, Anthem is hosting a webinar today to share information and resources with its network providers regarding opportunities providers have to access loans through the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) and other federal programs in response to the economic impact of COVID-19 on care providers that are also small employers. The federal Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act included an initial $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program that provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small employers. On Monday, April 27, 2020, the SBA resumed accepting applications for PPP loans in response to an additional $320 billion added to the program in recent days. These loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain or restore their payrolls to pre-COVID-19 levels. Register now to learn more about federal financial relief for providers in response to COVID-19 (space is limited). A webinar recording will be available on our Provider News page on Anthem.com. Webinar date and time Thursday, April 30, 2020 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. EDT Select “Learn more” for details and to register now	COVID-19 Information - Colorado	Reimbursement Policies	May 18, 2020
Anthem to host webinar for network providers on SBA loans and other federal relief programs in response to COVID-19 5 We are committed to helping care providers learn how you can secure resources to support yourselves and your business during the COVID-19 crisis. This Thursday, April 30, 2020, Anthem is hosting a webinar to share information and resources with its network providers regarding opportunities providers have to access loans through the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) and other federal programs in response to the economic impact of COVID-19 on care providers that are also small employers. The federal Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act included an initial $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program that provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small employers. On Monday, April 27, 2020, the SBA resumed accepting applications for PPP loans in response to an additional $320 billion added to the program in recent days. These loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain or restore their payrolls to pre-COVID-19 levels. Register now to learn more about federal financial relief for providers in response to COVID-19 (space is limited). A webinar recording will be available on our Provider News page on Anthem.com. Webinar date and time Thursday, April 30, 2020 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. EDT Select “Learn more” for details and to register now.	COVID-19 Information - Colorado	Products & Programs	May 18, 2020
Anthem to host webinar for network providers on SBA loans and other federal relief programs in response to COVID-19 1 We are committed to helping care providers learn how you can secure resources to support yourselves and your business during the COVID-19 crisis. This Thursday, April 30, 2020, Anthem is hosting a webinar to share information and resources with its network providers regarding opportunities providers have to access loans through the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) and other federal programs in response to the economic impact of COVID-19 on care providers that are also small employers. The federal Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act included an initial $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program that provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small employers. On Monday, April 27, 2020, the SBA resumed accepting applications for PPP loans in response to an additional $320 billion added to the program in recent days. These loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain or restore their payrolls to pre-COVID-19 levels. Register now to learn more about federal financial relief for providers in response to COVID-19 (space is limited). A webinar recording will be available on our Provider News page on Anthem.com. Webinar date and time Thursday, April 30, 2020 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. EDT REGISTER NOW to learn more about federal financial relief for providers in response to COVID-19. Select “Learn more” for details and to register now.	COVID-19 Information - Colorado	Administrative	May 18, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross to host webinar for network providers on SBA loans and other federal relief programs in response to COVID-19 We are committed to helping care providers learn how you can secure resources to support yourselves and your business during the COVID-19 crisis. As previously communicated, Anthem is hosting a webinar today to share information and resources with its network providers regarding opportunities providers have to access loans through the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) and other federal programs in response to the economic impact of COVID-19 on care providers that are also small employers. The federal Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act included an initial $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program that provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small employers. On Monday, April 27, 2020, the SBA resumed accepting applications for PPP loans in response to an additional $320 billion added to the program in recent days. These loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain or restore their payrolls to pre-COVID-19 levels. Register now to learn more about federal financial relief for providers in response to COVID-19 (space is limited). A webinar recording will be available on our Provider News page on Anthem.com. Webinar date and time Thursday, April 30, 2020 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. EDT Select “Learn more” for details and to register now.	COVID-19 News from Anthem Blue Cross - April 30, 2020 (Colorado)	Administrative	Apr 30, 2020
Federal Resources Available for Care Providers and Employers in the Federal CARES Act During the COVID-19 crisis, care providers are working to keep the country running while navigating the financial impact it is having on them. Anthem advocated for Congress to provide sufficient funding for hospitals to be able to address those in need of care and we strongly support federal and state efforts to address the financial needs of care providers. To help care providers navigate the resources available to them Anthem has compiled information on programs we have learned about that could provide additional financial relief during this crisis. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is the third in a series of COVID-19 federal laws designed to assist in addressing COVID-19 and provide financial relief to lessen the impact. For more information, please check Provider News often.	COVID-19 News from Anthem - April 10, 2020 (Colorado)	Administrative	Apr 17, 2020
Updated COVID-19 Medicare Information	N/A	Medicare	Apr 9, 2020
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TESTING Updated COVID-19 Medicare Information For the latest COVID-19 Medicare information, please check Important Medicare Advantage Updates .	N/A	Medicare	Mar 25, 2020
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Shine Light on Depression school-based suicide prevention initiative	February 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates -- Colorado	Behavioral Health	Feb 1, 2020
Anthem to update formulary lists for commercial health plan pharmacy benefit	February 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates -- Colorado	Pharmacy	Feb 1, 2020
Working with Anthem Webinars -- February 2020 schedule: Anthem.com Overview (legacy pages retiring March 31, 2020)	February 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates -- Colorado	Administrative	Feb 1, 2020
UPDATE: New AIM Rehabilitative Program effective April 1, 2020	February 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates -- Colorado	Administrative	Feb 1, 2020
Anthem SOAP Notes/Health Assessments for 2019 calendar year are due February 15, 2020	February 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates -- Colorado	Administrative	Feb 1, 2020
Pre-Service/Prior Authorization Clinical Review Update -- February 2020 (MAC) Material Adverse Change (MAC)	February 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates -- Colorado	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Feb 1, 2020
AIM Specialty Health Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines update -- Musculoskeletal Program: Joint Surgery and Spine Surgery (MAC) Material Adverse Change (MAC)	February 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates -- Colorado	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Feb 1, 2020
AIM Specialty Health Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines update -- Advanced Imaging: Vascular Imaging (MAC) Material Adverse Change (MAC)	February 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates -- Colorado	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Feb 1, 2020
Medical Policy and Clinical UM Guidelines notification letter (MAC) Material Adverse Change (MAC)	February 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates -- Colorado	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Feb 1, 2020
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) claim requirements effective May 1, 2020 (MAC) Material Adverse Change (MAC)	February 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates -- Colorado	Reimbursement Policies	Feb 1, 2020
Reimbursement Policy Update Modifier 62: Co-Surgeons	February 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates -- Colorado	Medicare	Feb 1, 2020
New CMS requirement: Hospitals must use Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice	February 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates -- Colorado	Medicare	Feb 1, 2020
Keep up with Medicare news	February 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates -- Colorado	Medicare	Feb 1, 2020
Receive and respond to post pay audit medical record requests via Availity beginning February 10, 2020	January 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Jan 1, 2020
New Musculoskeletal and Pain Management Solution Effective for Select National ASO Accounts January 1, 2020	January 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Jan 1, 2020
Upcoming retirement planned for legacy Medical Attachment submission tool	January 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Jan 1, 2020
Let us help you accomplish your 2020 “To Do” list early – EDI Migration	January 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Jan 1, 2020
New Year brings new ID cards for many Anthem members	January 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Jan 1, 2020
Drug fee schedule update	January 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Jan 1, 2020
Reminder: Medicare claims for secondary payer must be submitted after the 30-day Medicare remittance period	January 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medicare	Jan 1, 2020
Help protect your patients by providing medical ID protection -- best practices	January 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medicare	Jan 1, 2020
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates – October 2019	January 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medicare	Jan 1, 2020
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates – November 2019	January 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medicare	Jan 1, 2020
New Pathway PPO network to support new product offerings available January 1, 2020	January 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Jan 1, 2020
Working with Anthem Webinars -- January 2020 schedule: Pathway PPO Overview	January 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Jan 1, 2020
Important Update: Milliman Care Guideline (MCG), 23rd Edition, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair (MAC) Material Adverse Change (MAC)	January 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Jan 1, 2020
Dispatch Health: An extension of your team - Innovative On-demand Healthcare at Home	January 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Jan 1, 2020
Outpatient facility edit implementation effective April 26, 2020 (MAC) Material Adverse Change (MAC)	January 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Reimbursement Policies	Jan 1, 2020
2020 FEP® Benefit information available online	January 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Federal Employee Plan (FEP)	Jan 1, 2020
Introducing two new Medicare Advantage special needs plans for 2020	January 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medicare	Jan 1, 2020
Postponed -- Review of professional claims with emergency room level 5 E/M codes	January 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medicare	Jan 1, 2020
Keep up with Medicare news	January 2020 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medicare	Jan 1, 2020
Coding Tip for Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing	December 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Behavioral Health	Dec 1, 2019
Anthem Works to Simplify Payment Recovery Process for National Accounts Membership	December 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Dec 1, 2019
Case Management Program	December 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Dec 1, 2019
Coordination of Care	December 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Dec 1, 2019
Retrieve your Anthem Patient’s HEDIS® care gaps through Patient360 located on the Availity Portal	December 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Dec 1, 2019
System updates for 2020 (Professional)	December 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Reimbursement Policies	Dec 1, 2019
Medical drug Clinical Criteria updates	December 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medicare	Dec 1, 2019
Pharmacy information available on anthem.com	December 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Pharmacy	Dec 1, 2019
Working with Anthem Webinars -- January 2019 schedule: Pathway PPO Overview	December 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Dec 1, 2019
Verifying and updating your provider information	December 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Dec 1, 2019
Non-participating lab referrals	December 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Dec 1, 2019
Important Information about Utilization Management	December 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Dec 1, 2019
Members’ Rights and Responsibilities	December 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Dec 1, 2019
Clinical practice and preventive health guidelines available on anthem.com	December 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Dec 1, 2019
Medical Policy and Clinical UM Guidelines notification (MAC) Material Adverse Change (MAC)	December 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Dec 1, 2019
New Reimbursement Policies (Professional): Durable Medical Equipment - Rent to Purchase and Durable Medical Equipment - Modifiers	December 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Reimbursement Policies	Dec 1, 2019
Coordination of Benefits for an FEP® member	December 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Federal Employee Plan (FEP)	Dec 1, 2019
Keep up with Medicare news	December 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medicare	Dec 1, 2019
Remaining members will transition to new PBM, IngenioRx, on January 1, 2020	November 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Pharmacy	Nov 1, 2019
Anthem appropriate coding helps provide a comprehensive picture of patients’ health	November 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Nov 1, 2019
Additional improvements coming to anthem.com regarding Medical Policies and Clinical Guidelines	November 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Nov 1, 2019
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association mandate about Medicare Advantage care management and provider engagement (APM ID 0037943)	November 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medicare	Nov 1, 2019
CMS reminder: expedited/urgent requests	November 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medicare	Nov 1, 2019
Electronic submission is preferred method for requesting pharmacy prior authorization	November 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medicare	Nov 1, 2019
Prior authorization requirements changes effective November 1, 2019	November 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medicare	Nov 1, 2019
Clinical Criteria and prior authorization updates for specialty pharmacy are available (MAC) Material Adverse Change (MAC)	November 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Pharmacy	Nov 1, 2019
Working with Anthem Webinars -- November 2019 schedule: Provider Maintenance Form	November 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Nov 1, 2019
Provider Action Needed: verify your information is correct, and update us with any changes utilizing our online Provider Maintenance Form	November 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Nov 1, 2019
AIM Specialty Health Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines update -- Advanced Imaging of the Abdomen and Pelvis (MAC) Material Adverse Change (MAC)	November 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Nov 1, 2019
AIM Specialty Health Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines update -- Radiation Therapy (MAC) Material Adverse Change (MAC)	November 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Nov 1, 2019
AIM Specialty Health Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines update -- Musculoskeletal Program Spine Surgery (MAC) Material Adverse Change (MAC)	November 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Nov 1, 2019
Updates to AIM Sleep Disorder Management Clinical Appropriateness Guideline	November 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines	Nov 1, 2019
Keep up with Medicare news	November 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medicare	Nov 1, 2019
Enhanced search and download options allow easy access to information at your fingertips	Get the latest critical information from Anthem that impacts you; View Provider News for easy access at your fingertips - Colorado	Administrative	Oct 25, 2019
Working with Anthem Webinars -- October 2019 schedule: Provider Enrollment Application tool on Availity	October Working with Anthem Webinar: New Provider Enrollment Application tool overview - Colorado	Administrative	Oct 10, 2019
Pre-certification request turnaround times for the Federal Employee Program	October 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Federal Employee Plan (FEP)	Oct 1, 2019
US Antibiotic Awareness Week is November 11-18, 2019	October 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Federal Employee Plan (FEP)	Oct 1, 2019
Medical Policies and Clinical Utilization Management Guidelines update	October 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medicare	Oct 1, 2019
Update: 2019 risk adjustment provider trainings	October 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medicare	Oct 1, 2019
Medicare preferred continuous glucose monitors	October 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medicare	Oct 1, 2019
Medical drug Clinical Criteria updates	October 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medicare	Oct 1, 2019
Prior authorization requirements changes effective November 1, 2019	October 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medicare	Oct 1, 2019
Keep up with Medicare news	October 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medicare	Oct 1, 2019
Anthem specialty pharmacy medical step therapy drug list- clarification	October 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Pharmacy	Oct 1, 2019
Important update to Anthem’s commercial drug lists	October 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Pharmacy	Oct 1, 2019
Anthem launches additional changes to anthem.com	October 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Oct 1, 2019
Drug fee schedule update	October 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Oct 1, 2019
National Accounts 2020 Pre-certification list	October 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Oct 1, 2019
Anthem Commercial Risk Adjustment (CRA) Reporting Update: Retrospective Program continues	October 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Oct 1, 2019
Anthem engages Matrix to conduct mobile health clinics and in-home assessments for targeted members	October 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Administrative	Oct 1, 2019
Aspire Telehealth Palliative Care program	October 2019 Anthem Provider News and Important Updates - Colorado	Medicare	Oct 1, 2019

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of: In Colorado Rocky Mountain Hospital and Medical Service, Inc. HMO products underwritten by HMO Colorado, Inc. In Connecticut: Anthem Health Plans, Inc. In Georgia: Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. In Indiana: Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. In Kentucky: Anthem Health Plans of Kentucky, Inc. In Maine: Anthem Health Plans of Maine, Inc. In Missouri (excluding 30 counties in the Kansas City area): RightCHOICE® Managed Care, Inc. (RIT), Healthy Alliance® Life Insurance Company (HALIC), and HMO Missouri, Inc. RIT and certain affiliates administer non-HMO benefits underwritten by HALIC and HMO benefits underwritten by HMO Missouri, Inc. RIT and certain affiliates only provide administrative services for self-funded plans and do not underwrite benefits. In Nevada: Rocky Mountain Hospital and Medical Service, Inc. HMO products underwritten by HMO Colorado, Inc. dba HMO Nevada. In New Hampshire: Anthem Health Plans of New Hampshire, Inc. HMO plans are administered by Anthem Health Plans of New Hampshire, Inc. and underwritten by Matthew Thornton Health Plan, Inc. In Ohio: Community Insurance Company. In Virginia: Anthem Health Plans of Virginia, Inc. trades as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia, and its service area is all of Virginia except for the City of Fairfax, the Town of Vienna, and the area east of State Route 123. In Wisconsin: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin (BCBSWI), which underwrites or administers the PPO and indemnity policies and underwrites the out of network benefits in POS policies offered by Compcare or WCIC; Compcare Health Services Insurance Corporation (Compcare) underwrites or administers the HMO policies and Wisconsin Collaborative Insurance Company (WCIC) underwrites or administers Well Priority HMO or POS policies. Independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Use of the Anthem websites constitutes your agreement with our Terms of Use.